Friday, October 7, 2016

Chamber announces Robert Manassero as 2016 Business Person of the Year

(Jackson, CA) Amador Chamber of Commerce announces their Business Person of the Year, Robert Manassero of Manassero Insurance. A dinner honoring Manassero will be held Friday, November 18 at 6PM in the Grand Oak Ballroom at the Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort.

The Business Person of the Year Award is presented annually to honor a business person within our community who has successfully operated their company in times of adversity, shown they have staying power, and has continually participated in community service.

In 1972, Manassero took ownership of the company from his parents, John and Irma Manassero after 49 years. Manassero continues to operate Manassero Insurance, providing both businesses and individuals with personalized insurance solutions through a selection of over 100 companies.

Manassero is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Amador County Fair and has been a past president. He was a former President of Golden Sierra Insurance Services, Inc., and is a partner and manager of Plasse’s Resort. Additionally, Manassero is a current member and past president of Jackson Rotary.

He is also a member of the Italian Benevolent Society and organizer for the annual Italian Picnic Parade, past Exalted Ruler and current member of the Jackson Elks Lodge, and past President and member of the Amador County Chamber of Commerce. Manassero is currently serving as District 4 Director of the Amador Water Agency.

Manassero grew up in Sutter Creek and continues to reside in the area with his wife, Carolyn. They have two sons, Anthony and Robert. In his free time, Robert is an avid fisherman.

Join the Amador County Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Robert Manassero and Manassero Insurance on this well-deserved award at the Business Person of the Year Dinner. Tickets are available at amadorchamber.com or the Amador County Chamber of Commerce office located at 115 Main St. Jackson, CA 95642. Tickets are $65 per person or $520 for a table of 8.

For more information and tickets, visit www.amadorchamber.com or call Amador County Chamber of Commerce, 209-223-0350.

PHOTOS:

1. Robert Manassero, 2016 Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year, with his wife Carolyn, at a benefit for the Amador Community College Foundation.

2. Robert Manassero, 2016 Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year, riding in the Italian Picnic Parade with fellow Amador Water Agency Directors Rich Farrington and Gary Thomas.